Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Apricot Cranberry Nut Bars, a tantalizing treat that combines the tangy sweetness of dried apricots and cranberries with the nutty crunch of walnuts and oats. These delectable bars are a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, offering a satisfying snack or dessert experience.
Dive into the goodness of our three irresistible recipes:
1. **Classic Apricot Cranberry Nut Bars:**
Savor the traditional combination of dried apricots, cranberries, and walnuts, enveloped in a tender oat crust. This recipe embodies the essence of these classic flavors, providing a nostalgic and comforting treat.
2. **Lemon Poppy Seed Apricot Cranberry Nut Bars:**
Zest up your taste buds with the vibrant fusion of lemon and poppy seeds. This recipe adds a delightful citrusy twist to the classic bars, creating a refreshing and invigorating snack that will brighten your day.
3. **Chocolate Chip Apricot Cranberry Nut Bars:**
Craving a decadent indulgence? Look no further! These bars combine the irresistible flavors of chocolate chips, dried apricots, and cranberries, coated in a luscious oat crust. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite.
CRANBERRY-APRICOT BARS
Add some delicious cheer to those dessert plates with a bright, fruity bar filling atop a simple, sweet crust. They're chock full of honey-glazed cranberries and apricots.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press in pan.
- Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.
- Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Spread filling evenly over crust.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 40 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
APRICOT, ORANGE, CRANBERRY BREAD
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the orange zest and eggs, 1 at a time. Add the orange juice and milk and beat until mixed thoroughly. It will appear curdled.
- Add the flour mixture and beat until it is just moistened. Stir in the apricots, walnuts, and cranberries.
- Place baking rack in middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter and flour five 5 3/4- by 2 1/4-inch loaf pans.
- Pour the batter into the pans. Bake for 45 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick - it should come out clean. Remove the bread from the pans, transfer to a wire rack, and let them cool on their sides.
CRANBERRY APRICOT DRESSING
This recipe takes advantage of traditional holiday dried fruits and nuts. Fresh-baked cornbread really adds to this recipe.
Provided by Food Network
Yield Serves 6-8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute onion and celery in butter until onion turns dark brown. Add wine 1 Tbs at at time if onion and celery begin to stick to pan. Add sage, salt, pepper, fruit and nuts.
- Place mixture in a large mixing bowl. Add any remaining wine, the broth, and melted butter. Gradually add bread crumbs and toss to coat.
- Transfer to a 2 1/2 to 3-quart oven-proof covered baking dish, or cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 10 minutes.
APRICOT CRANBERRY NUT BARS
Steps:
- Add almonds, apricots, and dates to the food processor. Chop until they are in tiny little pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped ingredients with vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, cranberries, sesame seeds, and water.
- Use your hands to form the ingredients into bars, or balls. Store in the fridge, or in a container on the countertop.
APRICOT-CRANBERRY-NUT BARS
Relish these bars packed with apricot, cranberry and pecans - a nutty dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9-inch square pan. Place bread mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg; mix well. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture evenly in bottom of greased pan.
- In small bowl, combine all filling ingredients; stir gently to mix (do not break up cream cheese). Spread filling evenly over base. With fingers, crumble reserved mixture and sprinkle evenly over filling; press lightly.
- Bake at 350°F. for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 13 g
APRICOT-CRANBERRY GRANOLA BARS
With just ten minutes' prep time, you can prepare a whole week's worth of satisfying grab-and-go breakfasts, customized with your favorite dried fruits.
Provided by By Stephanie Wise
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, extending paper over sides of pan, and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In food processor, pulse granola a few times to break up into smaller pieces. Set aside.
- In large bowl, stir together applesauce, honey and molasses. Add granola, cranberries and apricots; stir thoroughly to combine. Pour mixture into pan; press firmly into pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Freeze uncovered 1 hour.
- Using parchment paper, lift mixture from pan. Cut into bars. Place bars on paper-lined cookie sheet. Freeze uncovered at least 1 hour longer before serving. Store in freezer.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1Serving
APRICOT WALNUT BARS
Categories Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Apricot Walnut Vanilla Fall Winter Edible Gift Cinnamon Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 32 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan and line with 1 sheet of foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 opposite sides, then butter foil.
- Pulse flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a food processor until combined. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with some roughly pea-size butter lumps. Add yolks and vanilla and pulse just until clumps of dough form, about 30 seconds.
- Press three fourths of dough evenly onto bottom of pan, then spread with apricot preserves. Crumble remaining dough over preserves and sprinkle evenly with walnuts.
- Bake until top is golden brown and preserves are bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in pan on a rack. Lift from pan by grasping both ends of foil. Cut into 32 bars and lift bars off foil with a spatula.
CRANBERRY-APRICOT BARS
I was intending to make a batch of these bars long before now, but it just hasn't happened. So I'm posting it here so I can find it easily and to share with everyone else, as well. This is from Betty Crocker's Fall Baking.
Provided by mer5901
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 2h
Yield 16 bars, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil, spray with cooking spray.
- In large bowl beat crust ingredients with electric mixer on low speed until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Press in pan.
- Bake 28 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix filling ingredients.
- Remove partially baked crust from oven. Reduce oven temperature to 325. Spread filling over crust.
- Bake 9 to 12 minutes longer or until mixture is set and appears glossy. Cool completely, about 45 minutes.
- For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.2, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 41.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.5, Protein 1.2
CRANBERRY NUT BARS
My husband's aunt sent us these bars one Christmas. The fresh cranberry flavor was such a nice change from the usual cookies. I had to have the recipe, and she was gracious enough to provide it.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts., Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
WINNING APRICOT BARS
This recipe is down-home baking at its best, and it really represents all regions of the country. It's won blue ribbons at county fairs and cookie contests in several states! Easy to make, it's perfect for potluck suppers, bake sales, lunchboxes or just plain snacking.-Jill Moritz, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Fold in coconut and walnuts., Press two-thirds of dough onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves. Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APRICOT CRANBERRY BREAD
I was making cranberry bread one day and wanted to try something a little different. I found a jar of apricot jam in the refrigerator and decided to spoon the jam into the center of the bread. It looked lumpy, so I took a knife and cut the jam into the bread. The end result was delicious. -Diane Roth, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 loaf.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a small bowl, beat egg, water and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the cranberries., Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Cut apricots in the preserves into small pieces; spoon preserves over batter. Cut through batter with a knife to swirl. Bake at 350° for 65-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients for the best flavor and texture. Fresh, ripe apricots and cranberries will give the bars a delicious, natural sweetness. High-quality nuts and seeds will add a satisfying crunch and extra nutrients.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense bars. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no more.
- Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help it firm up and make it easier to handle. This will also help the bars hold their shape better in the oven.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown on top. The bars are done baking when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Apricot cranberry nut bars are a delicious and nutritious snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect apricot cranberry nut bars every time. Enjoy!
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